Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-08-22

Unexpectedly discovering the stream, l
. Thought TO pursue my exploration as far as
its source, but, growing tired, lay down to
rest under q tree some distance down the
creek. Falling sound asleep, ! was only
awakened by your dog here land stopped to
pat Carlos head in token Of forgiveness, which
that gentleman graciously accepted, though
with an air which showed that it came I'M
solicited, (who was amusing himself with my
hat which had lain beside me. When tried
to take possession of my property, he dis
played a socialistic spirit and decamped with
(which action, though it aggravated me at
the time, have now cause to bless him forl"
and he bowed very low as he emphasized this
last clause.
ut is too bad, indeed" said Miss Jessa-
mine, her frightening color showing that she
was not impervious to the gentle hattery of
the stranger, land must insist that you will
permit me to make good the damage"
III could not hear Of such Q thingi" !,
"But insist"
"Then can do nothing but submit. though
with great reluctance, assure you" And
he really looked hurt.
"Will you give me your addressr she
asked.
II am stopping at the Coldbrook house"
"Indeedl l arrived there last night. 1t is
very fortunate"-
"For me, / am surel"
at is very fortunate" she smilingly pur-
sued, "that may thus have an opportunity
Of repaying the damage Immediately"
II beg you will not mention the subject
again." he said. deprecatingly. Are you
ready to returna"
an a moment" she replied. II want to
take one more view of these delightful sur
rail again.
1.-THE scene is truly charming" he assented,
leaning back beside her, his arm (uncon-
sciously. of course) resting upon the top of
the rail- and touching her back.
At this juncture, Carlo, who had been
gradually growing more and more suspicious
of the increasing familiarity displayed by the
young man toward his mistress, seeing his
hand rest lightly against her shoulder
unknown to her, Of course), broke into open
resentment, and with an angry growl sprang
at the intruder. Taken by surprise they both
pressed hack, and in an instant more the
frail railing snapped, and all three were in
the water!
The shallowness of tie stream prevented
the possibility Of serious consequences, and
beyond a cooling bath, which under different
circumstances would have been grateful, and
a little mud that could do no i'll, neither was
damaged. Mr.. Walton quickly regained his
feet and assisted Miss Jessamine up the bank !;
Carlo meanwhile looking on in a very crest
fallen manner, as if he appreciated the mistake
his jealousy had caused him to make Miss
Jessamine was at first considerably fright
ened, but it was wonderful what a soothing
effect the pressure of the "rescuer's" arm had
When they reached the road once more, and
hoI ~ oh ,ol,
plight, neither could resist the inclination to
laugh at the supremacy ridiculous figures
they cut.
"Iou must surely admit, Miss Maure," said
Mr.. Walton jokingly, "that the penalty you
have paid for forming my acquaintance is
sufficient to atone for whatever indebtedness
your dog may have placed you under!"
"Have you not suffered eq ually as mucha'
she inquired.
at is suffering which I can bear with
great fortitude," he responded. "But come, !"
he continued, "you are wet and uncomforta-
BILE; let me assist you to the hotel"
Miss Jessamine had a suspicion that she
could very easily make out without HELM, but
her companion appeared so fully convinced
to the contrary, and put his arm around her
in such pleasantly protective way, that she
bowed to his superior Judgment without any
great amount of persuasion.
You all know how difficult it is to conquer
habit once it is formed. Mr.. w alton,
though as practical business man he
should have known better, contracted that
habit then and there, and it has long since
become chronic; only it is now INDUCED in
with Mrs. instead of Miss Jessamine.
And Carloa He has grown quite resigned,
and when the silly pair set baby on his back
for ride he struts around with quite a pro-
prietary air. HORACE A. CULLEN.